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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.85, 37,191.13 and 15,014.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.85, 37,191.13 and 15,014.93 is: 20,719.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.85 : 37,191.13 = 15,014.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.85/37,191.13 = 15,014.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.85x = 37,191.13 × 15,014.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.85x = 558,421,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,421,990.08/26,951.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.25

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